Zuma describes protests in South Africa as ‘racist’

‘South African President Jacob Zuma on Monday described last week’s protests demanding that he resign as racist, as he fought back against the criticism that has threatened to split the ruling ANC party.
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through South African cities on Friday, angered by years of corruption scandals, record unemployment and slowing economic growth under Zuma’s rule.
Zuma’s recent sacking of respected finance minister Pravin Gordhan unleashed a fresh bout of public frustration – as well as unprecedented complaints from senior ANC figures, including the deputy president.
The largely peaceful protests in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town appeared to attract a diverse mix of South Africans, but Zuma railed against those who participated.’
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